Spoilers forward for the February 27 episode of The Good Physician Season 6, known as “Onerous Coronary heart.”
Season 6 of The Good Physician hasn’t been straightforward on any of the primary characters, however Dr. Glassman particularly lately suffered a serious loss that price him dearly. A easy termite infestation that ought to have been not more than an inconvenience finally resulted within the residence that held so many recollections of his late daughter burning to the bottom. Glassman is on the street to emotional restoration because of Shaun and Lea stepping in, and an emotional second between Shaun and his father determine in “Onerous Coronary heart” left me hoping that Season 6 will maintain exploring this aspect of Glassman’s loss.
Glassman had been staying with Shaun and Lea since his home burned down, bringing them the perks of a person who’s glad to cook dinner connoisseur meals for his hosts… and the drawbacks of creating himself just a little an excessive amount of at residence, with Shaun being manner too open with Glassman than his spouse would like. Going overboard on baby-proofing the house with out consulting them (and bringing in a nanny cam) was the final straw for Lea, and he lastly left… solely to safe an house of their constructing, just some doorways down.
The heartfelt second got here towards the center of the episode, in a dialog that began with Shaun asserting to Glassman that he was annoying Lea. The older physician knew that he’d overstepped, however stated that “it was enjoyable occupied with your child and the longer term.” Shaun went on to say precisely what Glassman (and I) wanted to listen to:
Glassman regarded about as touched by that as he has ever regarded over six seasons of The Good Physician, and he thanked Shaun and adopted up with a hug, almost in tears. He’d misplaced hope of turning into a grandfather with Maddie‘s demise, and after this change with Shaun, I used to be about prepared to present them each a hug by way of the display screen!
For me, the present has carried out a terrific job dealing with Lea’s being pregnant (though I might have carried out with out the massive time soar to decrease the stakes after the scary fall finale cliffhanger), however wanted to the touch on Glassman’s loss a bit extra. This episode did that whereas additionally offering some hope, because it acknowledged how a lot Glassman misplaced and couldn’t get again whereas additionally telling him that he has an vital place in Shaun’s household, even when they don’t seem to be household by blood. Be nonetheless my coronary heart!
After all, The Good Physician remains to be a medical drama (and has a possible authorized drama to launch within the coming weeks), so the present undoubtedly is not going to go overboard on touching household moments with Shaun, Lea, and Glassman, however I can hope! Plus, there are some thrilling developments on the way in which, not the least of which is the return of Chuku Modu as Dr. Jared Kalu, who was a collection common for the primary season earlier than formally departing in early Season 2.
How he’ll match again in at St. Bonaventure stays to be seen, however a promo for his first episode again sheds just a little bit of sunshine:
Tune in to ABC on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET for brand spanking new episodes of The Good Physician Season 6, and revisit earlier seasons streaming with a Hulu subscription. It’s also possible to discover some upcoming viewing choices for March and past in our 2023 TV premiere schedule.